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Eric Pincus of the Bleacher Report and Hollywood Hoops talks the NBA Finals and the amazing performance from the "Point God" Chris Paul. Brent Beaird of First Coast News talks college football and the new NIL rules allowing business' to pay athletes, including a gym in Miami sponsoring the entire team! Bob Nightengale of USA Today talks MLB news and the rise of Shohei Ohtani despite the terrible performances of his fellow Angels

It's the Suns vs The Bucks in the NBA Final will Chris Paul or Giannis Antetokounmpo get a ring, Josh gives his thoughts on the series, More comments on Sha'Carri Richardson on not making the Olympic Team after she tested positive for Marijuana, Josh explains on the matter, Also endorsement deals for college players seems to be underway.

Chase Senior, host of the 49ers Report, talks the San Francisco 49ers and the emergence of Trey Lance for the regular season. Gabe Lacques of USA Today Sports talks the MLB and the obsession this season with Shohei Ohtani and how the Angels are sabotaging his and Trout's career. Jeremy Mauss of The Mountain West Wire talks the new NIL deals coming left and right in the college football world.

The animals are on vacation, so Josh is here to take you into the weekend with some things going around with the NIL and Reggie Bush. Should he get his Heisman back? Plus, Shohei Ohtani is on a tear, getting his 30th home run of the season...and this is all before the all-star break. He's on path to beat some records, but which one? And we read Gary Dickman's posts from his travels, but not normally.. oh no it's in the style of Game of Thrones!

Dave Kawada fills in for Tiff Wells and is joined by Rainbow Wahine Basketball head coach Laura Beeman! Beeman, who is entering her 10th season as UH coach, has led the Rainbow Wahine to five postseason appearances (1 NCAA Tournament, 4 WNIT). She was named the Big West “Coach of the Year” in 2015.

Artie Wilson continues your Aloha #HDayFriday discussion.

From the Phoenix Suns clinching the Western Conference and making the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 to the Milwaukee Bucks taking a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks in the East, all things NBA are discussed. Also included is the NIL situation for college athletes and which former UH student athletes would have benefited the most if the NIL had been around when they played.

On today's show:

-Brian McInnis, former Honolulu Star Advertiser UH Men's Basketball beat writer: thoughts on the Conference Finals and Chris Paul, the mindset of the young student athletes with the NIL and which injured players shouldn't play in Saturday's Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 between the Bucks and the Hawks are discussed here.

Bobby takes you through your Aloha #HDayFriday workday as he looks at UH being ahead of schedule with the retrofitting of the T.C. Ching Complex for football beginning this September, the Milwaukee Bucks taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs and the NIL being passed for College Student Athletes. Buy or sell also returns.

On today's show:

-Howard Balzer, Arizona Cardinals writer for SI.com and a contributor for Lindy's Mag: provides his thoughts on just how secure Kliff Klingsbury's job, the toughness of the NFC West and how 3rd-year QB Kyler Murray is settling into a pocking passer.

-Stephen Tsai, Honolulu Star-Advertiser sportswriter: discusses the free market and so many gray areas for college student athletes regarding the NIL, the support that UH Football Head Coach Todd Graham has for his players with the NIL, fall camp approaching and the excitement around UH Men's Basketball.

-Trent Rush, Angels Pregame/Postgame host for AM 830 KLAA: talks about the emergence of Shohei Ohtani. From his big impact this season and being a star at the plate and on the mound to how the Japanese media hasn't changed their stance on the Angels and Ohtani, the leaps and bounds he's made with his baserunning that has led to him being a megastar of megastars. The progress of Mike Trout's injury and over how Ohtani has become the face of the Angels is also discussed here.

On the first day of July, the guys are off and Josh fills in after game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and a good win for the Bucks. But is it too early to be chanting "Bucks in 6"? Then, a player is in the limelight, but is it for a good or bad reason? And with one quick note, is Reggie Bush's post about wanting his Heisman back warranted?

James Rapien from Locked on Bengals and Sports Illustrated talks the Cincinnati Bengals and whether or not he thinks the Bengals chose the right guy in the draft, choosing Jamarr Chase over Penei Sewell. Andy Herman from the PackaDay Podcast talks about the thrilling standoff between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers as tomorrow marks the last day NFL players can opt out of the season.

Join Daren Kimura and special in-studio guest Erick Reichard for another episode of the Sports Cards & Collectibles Show!